Current Job Vacancies


National Sales Manager

Reporting directly to the CEO and as part of the Senior Management Team, the role of National Sales Manager will oversee every aspect of our retail sales operation ensuring we have a passionate and motivated sales team, retail sites that exemplify the quality of our offering and that sales targets are consistently achieved.


CGB is characterised by its values of Passion, Respect, Good Citizenship and Sustainability and the National Sales Manager will be committed to our mission and through the recruitment, training and coaching of our sales teams, ensure that the customer experience reflects these values and exceptional service.


 Main duties of the National Sales Manager role:


  • Responsible for overseeing the running of our sales teams and company’s show sites across the UK.
  • Develop a national sales plan based upon the targets outlined in the company’s strategic plan.
  • Manage and motivate the sales team helping them to maximise their own potential whilst driving sales that achieve company targets. 
  • Maintain continuous contact with individuals and show sites through regular conference calls, quote reviews, and sales webinars/training sessions.
  • Monitoring sales performance KPI’s ensuring we understand and react to any variances to plan.
  • Frequent visits to each show site to support the local sales teams and build relationships with management at our partner Garden Centres.
  • Ensuring adherence to company operating procedures (COPs) that cover, amongst other things, best practice, company processes, health and safety etc. Developing and implementing new COPs that respond to changes in the retail environment.
  • Work closely with Marketing and Business Development ensuring the voice of the customer is heard within the organisation.
  • Act as the prime management contact between sales and other areas of the business thereby establishing excellent collegiate relationships.
  • Assist in ensuring that the national show sites reflect the company’s position as the UK’s leading supplier of high-quality handmade timber buildings.

Required Skills & Experience:


  • A knowledge and understanding of managing multisite retail sales environments.
  • Proven sales management experience in a successful results driven culture.
  • Outstanding communication and influencing skills.
  • A passion for people and the ability to motivate remote teams.
  • High levels of empathy combined with listening skills gained in a consultative selling environment
  • A team player with a willingness to work in conjunction with other departments of the business.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Flexibility, as the role involves travel, regular overnight stays, occasional weekend working and site cover.

Rewards & Benefits:


  • Competitive salary relevant to experience
  • Bonus scheme linked to performance
  • Car Allowance
  • The opportunity to work for a company that is driven by it values and recognises that its people play a crucial role in its success

Salary: relevant to experience

Sales Designer - Sevenoaks

We are recruiting a Sales Designer for our show site in Sevenoaks.


As a confident and outgoing person, you will use your consultative and creative expertise to guide customers through the selection and purchase process. Utilising the full training that you will be given you will help clients realise their vision of the ultimate garden room offering a range of bespoke features and colours that best compliments their outdoor space. 


We are looking for people who share a passion for delivering a customer experience and a quality product that exceeds expectation.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Engage and inspire the customer, promoting our products and advising in the selection of the best garden building for their needs
  • Produce accurate quotations in line with customer requirements and present terms of agreement and close sales
  • Promote the business ensuring all sales opportunities are followed up
  • Conduct visits at the customers property to measure and qualify the suitability of products
  • Respond to incoming email and phone enquiries from new and existing customers
  • Ensure all sales are recorded and order information entered on to the company CRM system
  • Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and shows
  • Advise on forthcoming product developments and discuss special promotions where appropriate
  • Review your own sales performance, aiming to exceed targets

Required Skills:


  • Experience of delivering a face to face consultative sales approach
  • Sales & Service driven, with a creative and inspiring personality
  • Able to discover and overcome objections and close sales
  • Highly organised with and eye for detail
  • Experience using a CRM system would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given

Rewards & Benefits:


  • Salary £29,500
  • Quarterly bonuses up to £8000 per year for achieving target
  •  Annual bonus of £2,000 for achieving full year target
  • Commission paid on every sale
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
  • Health Shield payment scheme
  • Death in service benefit (twice annual salary)
  • Sick pay after qualifying period 
  • Onsite parking
  • Contributory Pension scheme

Usual working pattern is 40hrs a week on a 3 week rota including 2 weekends on / 1 off


Being fully mobile and having your own vehicle is essential for this role as you will be required to conduct customer visits.


As this role involves working with the public a DBS check will be carried out prior to appointment.

Salary: £29,500 plus bonuses & commission

Sales Designer- New Showsite near Solihull

We are recruiting Sales Designers for our new show site opening near Solihull in March 2024.


As a confident and outgoing person, you will use your consultative and creative expertise to guide customers through the selection and purchase process. Utilising the full training that you will be given you will help clients realise their vision of the ultimate garden room offering a range of bespoke features and colours that best compliments their outdoor space. 


We are looking for people who share a passion for delivering a customer experience and a quality product that exceeds expectation.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Engage and inspire the customer, promoting our products and advising in the selection of the best garden building for their needs
  • Produce accurate quotations in line with customer requirements and present terms of agreement and close sales
  • Promote the business ensuring all sales opportunities are followed up
  • Conduct visits at the customers property to measure and qualify the suitability of products
  • Respond to incoming email and phone enquiries from new and existing customers
  • Ensure all sales are recorded and order information entered on to the company CRM system
  • Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and shows
  • Advise on forthcoming product developments and discuss special promotions where appropriate
  • Review your own sales performance, aiming to exceed targets

Required Skills:


  • Experience of delivering a face to face consultative sales approach
  • Sales & Service driven, with a creative and inspiring personality
  • Able to discover and overcome objections and close sales
  • Highly organised with and eye for detail
  • Experience using a CRM system would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given

Rewards & Benefits:


  • Salary £29,500
  • Quarterly bonuses up to £8000 per year for achieving bonus 
  • End of year bonus of £2000 for achieving annual target
  • Commission paid on every sale
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
  • Health Shield payment scheme
  • Death in service benefit (twice annual salary)
  • Sick pay after qualifying period 
  • Onsite parking
  • Contributory Pension scheme

Usual working pattern is 40hrs a week on a 4 week rota including 3 weekends on / 1 off


Being fully mobile and having your own vehicle is essential for this role as you will be required to conduct customer visits.


As this role involves working with the public a DBS check will be carried out prior to appointment.

Salary: £29,500 plus bonuses & commission

Building Installer & Fitter

The Role:


We have been manufacturing and selling high quality timber buildings for over 48 years. Our Garden Studios and Summerhouses are sold across the UK and delivered and built for the customer by our teams of professional installers. We are now looking for multi-skilled trades people to join the installation team.


As an Ideal candidate you will need the following experience and skills:


  • Previous experience and knowledge of DIY, construction or carpentry
  • A good level of understanding about working with timber, metal bracketry and fixings
  • The ability to use power tools, drills, saws etc.
  • Competent at working with measurements and dimensions with a good eye for detail
  • A good personality and confident communication skills are essential as you will be interacting directly with the customer
  • Must be physically strong and fit - you will be lifting and carrying heavy items at 2m or 5m wide (with another operative)
  • An understanding of health and safety procedures and processes
  • Able to use ladders safely and work at heights
  • Working outdoors,  all year round
  • Prepared to stay away for up to 4 nights a week (accommodation is provided) and travel long distances
  • Hold a full driving licence

Rewards & Benefits:


  • Weekly paid salary £529 - £710 - working 48 – 53 hours a week

  • £22 food allowance for each night you are away
  • Hotel accommodation (single rooms)
  • 28 days a year holiday entitlement including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
  • Death in service payment(twice annual salary)
  • Healthcare payment scheme
  • Opportunity to do overtime during peak season
  • Uniform and work boots provided
  • Opportunity to join the company contributory pension scheme
  • Opportunity for progression to a senior fitter role

Usual working week is 48  hours - Monday to Friday however you may be required to work longer during peak season.


As this role involves working directly with the general public an enhanced DBS check will be carried out prior to appointment.

Salary: £27,000 - £31,000

1st Line IT Support / IT Service Desk

Due to growth and increased demand on our internal and external IT systems we are recruiting a 1st line IT support technician for our Head Office in Narborough. 


Reporting to Systems Manager, this role is based within the technical Support team and you
will be the crucial 1st line contact for all staff and management. The right
person will combine IT knowledge and exceptional customer service skills. Experience of working in an IT support role is preferable but not essential as full training for someone with the right skillset
and motivation is offered.


Role and Responsibilities:


  • 1st line support for all IT related issues and problems and escalate as required
  • Work closely with our 3rd party software technical team
  •  Support the set up and installation of IT systems for Head Office and our show sites which operate remotely
  • Configure hardware, including installing software to laptops, desktops and mobile devices
  • Data entry work on the back end of the ERP system 
  • Identify and understand faults in the ERP system and work to resolve alongside the System Administrator

Preferred Skills:


  • Previous experience working within an IT support role
  • An analytical approach with sound technical and problem solving skills
  • Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
  • A passion for technology and keen to further develop knowledge
  • A professional telephone manner
  • Experience of working with a CRM or ERP system would be an advantage but not essential

Remuneration:


  • Basic salary relative to experience
  • Opportunity to work overtime
  • Excellent staff facilities including breakfast & fresh fruit available daily
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 28 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays
  • On site parking 

  Usual working week is 40hrs Mon - Fri 08:00-16:30


Qualifications and Education Requirements:


  • 5 GCSE’s Grade A* - C
  • A Levels preferable but not essential 
  • Relevant IT qualifications

Salary: £22,000 - £26,000